Per ESPN: Rivera says Cam and Luke "have to be perfect"

[Jaxel]

I don't see the big deal, you guys are over-reacting, this kind of thing probably gets said on a weekly basis. Don't think it's a big deal.

[teeray]

What other QB in this league get this much pressure place on them with this little weapon?

Cam can handle it.

Some of you guys act like Cam is an egg that needs to be treated carefully or he might break.

He is an ultra competitive beast who is a tough SOB. He welcomes the challenge I assure u

[Mr. Scot]

I don't see the big deal, you guys are over-reacting

 

You realize what forum you're posting on, right?

 

[Byrdman4real]

Brady lol they make our receivers look like hall of famers

Very true

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[Mr. Scot]

Brady lol they make our receivers look like hall of famers

 

Don't they have a guy named Brandon...something?

 

[WhoAmI?]

How can Cam do something "extraordinary" when you have already admitted you have been limiting him? Makes no sense.

[Mr. Scot]

I think Rivera was referencing that Cam use his legs and whatever mean possible to move the chain. Brady can only throw the football.

 

Rivera was making no reference to Brady at all.

 

[Ruff]

Cam can handle it.

Some of you guys act like Cam is an egg that needs to be treated carefully or he might break.

He is an ultra competitive beast who is a tough SOB. He welcomes the challenge I assure u

I'm not saying he can't handle. In fact, I know he and Luke both can.

What I think is bad from this quote, is that it implies we have no other chance of winning unless those two play super amazing. It's kinda downplaying other players, and even the gameplan.

[KendrickPanther]

This stuff might sound strange to us as fans or the media. But they talk about being perfect in every NFL locker room. They talk about being perfect in every successful business. 

 

The media will spin this as criticism of Cam and Luke but it sounds like coaching 101 to me.

[beastson]

This feels like the longest season ever since I been a fan and its been over 10 years, and its only been 4 weeks

[Paa Langfart]

I just hope Riveras game plan is perfect.  I have more faith in Cam and Luke than I do our coaching staff.

[Boxhead85]

What other QB in this league get this much pressure place on them with this little weapon?

Cam is doing just fine with what he has. He doesn't need all the talents in the world to be successful. When the team "unleashes" him this Sunday against Chicago, we'll see Superman resurrect. He can only be "down" for so long.

[KendrickPanther]

What other QB in this league get this much pressure place on them with this little weapon?

 

Every QB in the NFL is under pressure. Joe Philbin wouldn't commit to Ryan Tannehill starting until Wednesday last week. Just look at what Mike Glennon has been through in Tampa since being drafted. Drew Brees was replaced in San Diego. Steve Buerlein was cut because Seifert wanted his guy to win the job. Tom Brady stole pro bowler Drew Bledsoe's job. Peyton Manning was cut for God's sake. We could go on and on.

 

Why is Cam a special little snowflake free from criticism and pressure? Cam has been under pressure since he committed to Florida. This is not new to him or any other NFL QB. He came out before Rivera's comments and said it was nothing derogatory. Ron is coming from a good place and everyone is working towards the same goals.

 

And I know the response of every Cam white knight, "well he doesn't have an offensive line", 

"well he doesn't have any weapons". I'm sure Ron Rivera is aware of the personnel on the field. and on top of that, Ron knows a ton of things we don't know. Like what the play call is. And I'm sure Ron isn't blaming him for things that are not his fault. But when Cam makes a bad read or fumbles a shot gun snap, Ron has to let him know about it. That is Ron's job.

[RJK]

this is a train of thought i completely disagree with. everyone involved should have the expectations of being perfect. from luke and cam to rivera and the towel boy. this team has been injected with a losers mentality for nearly it's entire existence. i'm beginning to think JR needs to step away